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Workers clean the red carpet ahead of the official welcome ceremony for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip Monday, May 7, 2007 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. President George W. Bush welcomed the queen and her husband to the White House, in what will become the first formal British royal visit with a U.S. leader in 16 years.

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President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush receive Queen Elizabeth II of England and her husband Prince Philip (unseen) on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Monday, May 7, 2007. This is the first official visit by a British monarch to the U.S. in 16 years.

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Queen Elizabeth II and President Bush inspect the troops during the official state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.

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Queen Elizabeth II of England reviews the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Monday, May 7, 2007. This is the first official visit by a British monarch to the U.S. in 16 years.

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Queen Elizabeth II and President George W. Bush participate in an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh are on a six day trip to the United States.

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Queen Elizabeth II and President Bush stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem during the official state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.

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Queen Elizabeth II and President George W. Bush watch the U.S. Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh are on a six day trip to the United States.

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President George W. Bush and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smile during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Monday, May 7, 2007. The monarch and her husband, Prince Philip, were greeted at the White House in brilliant sunshine by about 7,000 guests, including members of Congress, Mr. Bush's cabinet officials and British diplomats.

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Queen Elizabeth II speaks at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. The queen and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, are on a six day trip to the United States.

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First lady Laura Bush, left, Queen Elizabeth II, second from right, and President Bush, right, wave from the balcony at the White House during the official state arrival ceremony in Washington Monday, May 7, 2007. Prince Philip is second from left.

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Queen Elizabeth II greets schoolchildren while walking from the White House to Blair House along Pennsylvania Avenue May 7, 2007 in Washington. The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh are on a six day trip to the United States.

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President George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II greet schoolchildren while walking from the White House to Blair House along Pennsylvania Avenue Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Actor Mickey Rooney, left, kisses the hand of Queen Elizabeth II during a garden party celebrating her state visit to the U.S. at the British Embassy in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007.

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A place setting for the State Dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2007. More than 300 white roses were used to build decorative centerpieces.

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Menu cards for the dinner honoring Queen Elizabeth II placed on top of each place setting in the State Dining room on the State Floor of the White House Monday, May 7, 2007, in Washington. Thirteen tables will accommodate guests for the white-tie event.